Mega Venusaur was one of the first Mega Raid Battles introduced toPokemon GO, and the formidable foe is back again, alongside otherRaid Bosses like Tapu Lele. There are a few different strategies you can use to take down the hefty boss, as well as the possibility to get yourself a Shiny Mega Venusaur after the battle.

There’s a lot you’re able to get out of the battle with Mega Venusaur. This guide will show you what Pokemon you can bring to take on Mega Venusaur, andthe overall weaknesses of the Pokemon. Here’s everything you need to know before you start the battle with the Mega Boss.

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Mega Venusaur Weaknesses in Pokemon GO

When taking on Mega Venusaur, you’ll need to ensure you bring the right Pokemon to your team. To get some Super Effective hits on Mega Venusaur, here are all of its weaknesses:

Any Pokemon you have current access to that falls under these types will be beneficial against the boss. However, you’ll want to verify youavoidany Pokemon under these types, as Mega Venusaur is Super Effective against them:

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Mega Venusaur will use a mixture ofGrassandPoisonattacks, with a majority of its fast and charged moves being Grass. Overall, you’ll want to completely avoid bringing along any of these five types to the battle, because they will be knocked out in just a few hits. Stick to Psychic, Fire, Flying, and Ice to get a strong advantage in the battle.

Mega Venusaur Counters in Pokemon GO

There are many Pokemon you’re able to bring along to take on Mega Venusaur. As we mentioned before, Mega Venusaur isweak toPsychic, Fire, Flying, and Ice, so choosing a Pokemon that fits into these categories will make the battle much simpler. With this in mind, here are a few different Pokemon you can put in your team to defeat Mega Venusaur with ease.

Mega Rayquaza or Rayquaza

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Shadow Mewtwo or Mewtwo

Charizard (Mega Y or Mega X)

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How to Get Shiny Venusaur in Pokemon GO

There is the option of having an encounter withShiny Venusaur,but this is relatively uncommon and difficult to find. To increase your chances of encountering a Shiny Venusaur, you’ll want to verify to take on as many Mega Venusaur Raid Battles as possible. This will increase your Shiny odds.

You can also stay near to the Raid location where you fought Mega Venusaur, and there is a small chance the Pokemon might appear to you. Remember that Shinies appear at random, so it isn’t guaranteed that you’ll run into one. As long as youkeep battling the boss, you’ll get a higher chance of encountering its Shiny form.